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Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission meets representatives of Trade and Industry in Madhya Pradesh
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh alongwith its Members and senior officials met today with the representatives of the Trade and Industry in Madhya Pradesh.
The Commission observed that:
- Growth rate of GSDP  of Madhya Pradesh has fluctuated widely from 2012-13 to 2018-19, compared to GDP  of India.
ii) Share of tertiary sector in GSVA  of the State was 44%, 20%, & 36%, respectively, in 2018-19.
iii) In the Ease of Doing Business Rankings, Madhya Pradesh was ranked 7th, amongst all states, in 2017.
iv) Industries in the state are largely natural resources driven. State has strong industrial base in sectors like textile, cement, steel, food processing, automobile and auto components, pharma and optical fibre.
Further, as informed by the State in 2017-18, there was GST revenue shortfall of Rs. 3,458 crore as compared to the protected revenue, which is more than 26% shortfall.
As per State’s Memorandum to the 15th Finance Commission, the key initiatives undertaken by State Government to promote Investment include:
- Efforts towards strengthening the Single Window System in the State by developing INVEST Portal  which will act as a one-stop solution for all investors by reducing the need to physically interface with various department authorities.
- Comprehensive amendments in The Apprentices Act 1961 in December 2014 to make it more attractive for both industry and youth. This act makes it obligatory for employers to engage apprentices in designated trades and in optional trades.
- Major reforms implemented in areas like Start-up Policy 2016, Simplification and Handholding, Funding support, Industry-Academia partnership, Support for Intellectual Property and Support for Innovation.
The 15th Finance Commission observed:
- State Government needs to take steps to facilitate structural transformation of the economy as in 2018-19, the primary sector contributed 44% to GSVA  of the State, making it largest among the 3 sectors of the economy .
- The share of secondary sector in GSVA  of the State has declined from 27% in 2011-12 to 20% in 2018-19. On the other hand, the share of primary sector has risen from 34% to 44% during the same period.
Representatives of Industries Associations CII, PHDCC, GIA, CREDAI, Madhya Pradesh Textile Association and representatives of Textile, Pharma, Food Processing, Electrical and Engineering, Auto, MSME industries were present.
The Commission noted all the concerns highlighted by the representatives of the Madhya Pradesh Trade and Industry and promised to address them in its recommendations to the Central Government.
Ministry of Defence
36th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference - South held in Port Blair
36th Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference  - South was held at Port Blair on 12th & 13th September 2022 under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command. The two-day conference was hosted by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman Nicobar Command Lt Gen Ajai Singh. GOC-in-C, Southern Command Lt Gen JS Nain; FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command V Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh; FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command V Adm MA Hampiholi; AOC-in-C, Southern Air Command Air Mshl J Chalapati and Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command V Adm Sanjay Vatsayan were among those who attended the conference.
The senior leadership deliberated upon aspects various pertaining to the geostrategic situation and infrastructure development in the Indian Ocean Region, coordinating the actions of Regional Command of the three services as well as avenues of augmenting tri-services training and readiness of all components.
The conference was aimed at synergising collective strengths and capabilities of India’s littoral service and Integrated-Service commands. It focused on addressing contemporary security paradigms while seeking ways to enhance combat capability and make operations more effective and efficient.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
WCD Ministry Invites Applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019
7th January 2020 Last Date for Submission of Applications
Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2019. The National Award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized women.
Nearly 40 Nari Shakti Puraskar will be given awayon International Women’s Day observed on 8th March 2020.
Details of eligibility criteria and guidelines are available on www.narishaktipuraskar.wcd.gov.in portal. Applications/ nominations must be submittedonline on the portal for consideration. The last date for submission of applications/ nominations is 7th January 2020.
The Ministry of Women and Child Developmentis the nodal Ministry for the welfare of women and has been celebrating International Women’s Day every year by felicitating eminent organisations and institutions for the distinguished services rendered by them in the field of women empowerment with the Nari Shakti Puraskar.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government relaxes the rules for import of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake , benefiting farmers, poultry farmers and fishermen
Relaxations given to allow imports of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake 
Government of India has relaxed the rules for import of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake . This is going to benefit the farmers, poultry farmers and fishermen in a big way.
Application of provision as in Condition 6 of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule — I  of the ITC  2017 has now been relaxed to allow imports of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake  under ITC HS codes 23040020 and 23040030 from Nhava Sheva port and LCS Petrapole, till 31st October, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The said relaxation comes after clarification and prior permission from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that "Since soya de-oiled and crushed  cake does not contain any living modified organism, this Ministry has no concerns and no objection for import of soya cakes from an environmental angle".
Further, in order to ensure the import quantity of 12 lakh Metric ton is not breached, strict monitoring will be carried out by CBIC through the customs authorities at respective ports.
This decision will positively impact farmers, poultry farmers, and fishermen
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Entries invited by Press Council of India for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Last date of sending entries is 30th August, 2019
Press Council of India has invited entries for National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, 2019. The Awards, carrying a cash prize and citation, will be given in eight categories:
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S. No.
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Category
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Cash Prize
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1
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award for Excellence in Journalism
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Rs. 100000/-
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2
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Rural Journalism
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Rs. 50000/-
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3
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Developmental Reporting
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Rs. 50000/-
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4
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Photo Journalism:
i) Single News Picture
ii)Photo Feature
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Rs. 50000/-
Rs. 50000/-
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5
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Best Newspaper Art: Covering cartoons, caricatures and illustrations
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Rs. 50000/-
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6
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Sports Reporting / Sports Photo Feature
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Rs. 50000/-
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7
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Financial Reporting
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Rs. 50000/-
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8
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Gender Issue Reporting
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Rs. 50000/-
In case of Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award for Excellence in Journalism, the jury committee will itself decide the nominations for the category and therefore no entries are invited for it.
The details including procedure, eligibility, criteria, entry form etc. can be accessed from the website of Press Council of India: www.presscouncil.nic.in. All entries may be sent in sealed cover to Secretary, Press Council of India, SoochnaBhawan, 8-CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003. The entries must reach by 5 PM on 30th August, 2019. Advance copies may be emailed at secy-pci@nic.ni.
Background
The Awards have been instituted to recognize outstanding contribution of journalists/ photo journalists of Indian nationality in print journalism. They are given on the occasion of National Press Day on November 16.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares highlights of his upcoming Karnataka visit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be in Karnataka tomorrow.
He tweeted:
"I will be in Karnataka tomorrow, 12th March to attend programmes in Mandya and Hubballi-Dharwad. Development works worth Rs. 16,000 crores would either be inaugurated or their foundation stones would be laid.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1905535
"From Mandya, tomorrow, 12th March, the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway would be dedicated to the nation. The foundation stone for the Mysuru-Kushalnagar highway would also be laid. These projects will boost connectivity and socio-economic growth.
"The development works in Hubballi-Dharwad cover different sectors. Projects such as IIT Dharwad and the longest railway platform in the world at Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station would be dedicated to the nation. Foundation stone for a water supply scheme will be laid."
Replying to a tweet by MP Pratap Simha regarding development projects in Karnataka, the Prime Minister said 'Our Government is working to boost connectivity and economic progress. The Expressway between Mysuru and Bengaluru is a step in that direction.'
He tweeted:
"ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಪ್ರಗತಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತೇಜನ ನೀಡುವತ್ತ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಮೈಸೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಡುವಿನ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಆ ದಿಕ್ಕಿನತ್ತ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಯಾಗಿದೆ."
In reply to a tweet by DD News on the redeveloped Hosapete Railway Station the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Congratulations to the people of Hosapete. A boost to connectivity and commerce with an added cultural connect."
In response to a tweet by the Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi about the Dharwad related projects, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Tomorrow new works will be launched that will boost ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of Hubballi-Dharwad."
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 50/2023 -Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No. 44/2023-Customs, dated 15th June, 2023 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 07th July, 2023, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.
No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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56.20
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53.75
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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225.45
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212.00
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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63.05
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60.95
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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11.55
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11.20
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5.
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Danish Kroner
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12.20
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11.80
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6.
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EURO
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90.95
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87.75
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7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
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10.70
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10.35
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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276.60
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260.05
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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52.40
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50.05
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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7.85
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7.60
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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106.45
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102.95
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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23.35
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21.90
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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22.65
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21.30
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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61.90
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59.95
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15.
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South African Rand
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4.55
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4.25
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.65
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7.40
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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93.55
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90.00
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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3.25
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3.05
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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23.15
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21.75
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20.
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US Dollar
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83.25
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81.55
SCHEDULE-II
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Sr. No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Japanese Yen
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58.10
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56.25
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2.
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Korean Won
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6.50
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6.15
Ministry of Steel
NMDC partners with Grace Cancer Foundation for Freedom Run 2021, as part of its celebrations of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.  under Ministry of Steel launched Global Grace Cancer Run 2021 in Hyderabad yesterday. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, the Guest of Honour, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD NMDC, and Dr.ChinnababuSunkavalli, CEO, Grace Cancer Foundation. Keeping in view the ongoing Fit India Movement, NMDC is supporting the Cancer Awareness Run to be held on 10th October, 2021 in Hyderabad, as part of India’s AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebration.
Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan dedicated the event to cancer patients and survivors. Speaking on the spirit of freedom in the ongoing AzadikaAmritMahotsav, Dr Soundararajan encouraged everyone to fight for Freedom from Cancer.
Shri Sumit Deb highlighted the increasing cancer mortality rate and the social responsibility to create awareness on the same. Commenting on the occasion, he said, “NMDC has chalked out a plan to conduct various sports, academic and cultural events to celebrate India@75. Envisioning a new India that adopts an active lifestyle - both physically as well as mentally, it is our pleasure to support the Global Cancer Run 2021 and be a part of the movement.”
NMDC has partnered with Grace Cancer Foundation to conduct freedom marathons in person at Hyderabad and virtually across the globe, in three categories - 5K, 10K, and 21.1K. It will also be organised in person in its three major project locations - Bailadila, Donimalai and NISP as part of its celebrations of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
1060 hallmarking centres are operational in the country: Bureau of Indian Standards
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that hallmarking has been made mandatory from 23 June, 2021 for 14, 18, & 22 carat of gold jewellery / artefacts in 256 districts of the country where there is at least one Assaying and Hallmarking Centre .
As on 20 March, 2022, 1060 hallmarking centres are functional in the country.
The Hallmark Unique Identification -based system of hallmarking has been introduced as it was felt necessary that with hallmarking becoming mandatory, the credibility of the hallmark put on every piece of jewellery had to be ensured along with a robust system of real-time monitoring of the entire process. Under HUID, a unique six-digit alphanumeric code is put on each gold jewellery / artifacts item along with Bureau of Indian Standards  logo and purity grade mark.
BIS has developed the provision to verify HUID through the BIS CARE App- the official mobile application of BIS. The “Verify HUID” feature can be utilized to verify the purity of the gold jewellery items bearing a HUID number before purchase. Thus, the consumers can be assured of the authenticity of the HUID marked gold jewellery / artifacts items using the BIS Care Mobile App.
Also, regular audit of assaying and hallmarking centres and market surveillance of BIS registered jewellers is undertaken to ensure that they comply to the requirement of BIS hallmarking scheme. Testing of random market samples drawn from registered jewellers is carried out to ensure the purity of hallmarked gold jewellery / artifacts is as per the marked purity on the article. In case of failure, action is taken both against the AHC who has hallmarked the article and the jeweler who has got the article hallmarked.
Ministry of Coal
State-of- the-art Cardiac Centre Inaugurated at NLC India Hospital
A new High end Cardiac Centre with state-of- the-art Cath Lab has been inaugurated at NLC India Hospital by the CMD, NLC India Limited, Shri Rakesh Kumar.
This is the only such advanced Cath Lab in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu which provides cardiology Outpatient services & Inpatient treatment for any cardiac disease for patients referred by NLC India Hospital and stakeholders and is also open to the public. Procedures like coronary angiogram, emergency and elective coronary peripheral angioplasty, pace-maker implantation and other procedures can be carried out here.
The Centre will be equipped to handle all medical emergencies. The Cath Lab is set up with 25 bedded cardiac facility with all amenities . The facility will become fully operational by next month.
Shri Kumar also inaugurated the IP based Surveillance System Project in Neyveli Township Area at the Central Control room. The objective of implementing this system is to improve safety & security in Neyveli Township, as part of the Smart City Project. The project costing Rs. 13.40 crore consists of 322 bullet cameras and 14 automatic number plate cameras, at strategic and vulnerable locations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness for Ms. Deepali Jhaveri and Mr. Ota on being awarded by Joto Fire Station, Japan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness for Ms. Deepali Jhaveri, an Indian resident in Japan, and Mr. Ota on being awarded by Joto Fire Station for rescuing a man giving him CPR and AED at Dandiya Masti 2022, Tokyo, last October.
In response to a tweet by the Embassy of Japan in India, the Prime Minister said;
"This is gladdening to know, and it underscores the importance of giving timely assistance to any person affected."
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Kharif Crop sowing crosses 979 lakh hectares
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 11th August 2023.
Area: In lakh hactare
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S.
No.
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Crop
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Area Sown
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Current Year
2023
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Last Year
2022
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1
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Rice
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328.22
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312.80
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2
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Pulses
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113.07
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122.77
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a
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Arhar
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40.27
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42.55
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b
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Urdbean
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29.55
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34.15
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c
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Moongbean
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30.03
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32.38
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d
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Kulthi
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0.24
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0.19
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e
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Otherpulses
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12.99
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|
13.51
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|
3
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Shri Anna cum Coarse cereals
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171.36
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167.73
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a
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Jowar
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13.29
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|
14.08
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b
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Bajra
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68.81
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68.03
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c
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Ragi
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5.91
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4.43
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d
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Small millets
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|
4.18
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3.74
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|
e
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Maize
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79.17
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77.47
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4
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Oilseeds
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|
183.33
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|
184.61
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a
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Groundnut
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|
42.10
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|
43.24
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b
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Soybean
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|
123.65
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|
122.47
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|
c
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Sunflower
|
|
0.63
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|
1.83
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|
d
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Sesamum
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11.29
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11.95
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|
e
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Niger
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0.22
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|
0.26
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f
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Castor
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|
5.34
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|
4.71
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|
g
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|
Other Oilseeds
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|
0.10
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|
0.14
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|
5
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|
Sugarcane
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|
56.06
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|
55.20
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|
6
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Jute & Mesta
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|
6.56
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|
6.95
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|
7
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Cotton
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|
121.28
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|
122.53
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|
Total
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|
979.88
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972.58
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, there has now been realization of advantage of integrated approach, both in training and administration
Accessibility to knowledge, due to technology, has now become easier and that has helped professionals as well as sectors grow
Dr. Jitendra Singh interacts with participants of Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy  at Indian School of Business, Mohali / Hyderabad
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today held interaction with trainees of Advanced management Programme in Public Policy  at Indian School of Business, Mohali / Hyderabad.
In his interaction with the students of the programme, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that there has now been realization of advantage of integrated approach, both in training and administration. He said that adopting an integrated approach also helps one in diverse capacity building.
Talking about ‘Mission Karmayogi’ and its aspects, the Union minister said that the mission, brought out by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has hi-tech modules which train the officers / students continuously. The Union minister said that in the current regime, many of the prevalent taboos of the past have been done away and new avenues have been thrown open for various sectors like Space, and Atomic Energy and as a result, today India has shown the world how to use atomic energy in development sectors.
The Union Minister cited a number of examples where he emphasized that accessibility to knowledge, due to technology, has now become easier and that has helped professionals as well as sectors grow.
Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy  is one of the five Long Term Domestic Programmes  conducted by Training Division, D/o Personnel & Training. The AMPPP conducted at Indian School of Business-Hyderabad/Mohali  is partly on-campus and partly at the worksite itself. Unlike the other Long Term Domestic Programmes of this Department, which have full time components of institutional attachment, as well as international exposure  embedded in them, the AMPPP was conceptualized as an officer friendly domestic training programme on public policy without any international component. The programme is open to officers of All India Services , Central Civil Services , faculty members of State Administrative Training Institutes  and also officers of the State Civil Services . The course builds competencies in Public Policy, Economics, Corporate Finance and Global Financial Markets, Technology and Society, Gender & Development, Ethics in Public Policy, and Public-Private Partnership. Five Batches of the program have already been completed and the 6th batch is underway, which is being attended by 14 participants.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. Shri Modi recalled Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya’s memorable contribution to enrich the education sphere.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"मां भारती की महान संतान महामना पंडित मदन मोहन मालवीय जी को उनकी जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। देश के शिक्षा जगत की समृद्धि के लिए उन्होंने अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया, जिसके लिए वे सदैव स्मरणीय रहेंगे।"